Originally Posted by teadoggg
(I’ve only been caught once – by Canadian police who just wanted to make sure I wasn’t littering).
Does anyone else share the same sick fetish as me with self-inflicted misery, or am I alone on this one?I just want to have a very simple, natural, refreshing tour and not worry about gear, pitching tents, shifting gears, or being in any sort of hurry. 5 or 6 days alone on a bike on mostly rural roads sounds like an amazing time to me.
I think I know what you mean.
Back when the world was young, and I was 18, I rode a Gitane steel frame across Europe from Kassel, Germany to Watford, England. Then back again.
It was more of a flight than a bike tour because I was working illegally in Germany and the police were onto me. Riding on the lam gave me the kind of rush that you're describing.
Good luck on your ride. Use your head and stay safe.